Description of US Spanish-Speaking limited English proficient (LEP) Maps
US % Spanish LEP Map (Description)
This US map illustrates all 50 states:
Each state is color shaded to indicate the percent of limited English proficient (LEP) persons who speak Spanish at home in the state. We have defined LEP persons as individuals 5 years and over who speak a language other than English at home and who have indicated that they speak English less than very well (LVW).
Percentages:
The colors correspond to percentage of Spanish-speaking LEP individuals in the state as follows:
Light Yellow: (<=25%)
Pale Orange: (>25% AND <=40%)
Orange: (>40% AND <=55%)
Dark Orange: (>55% AND <=70%)
Brown: (>70% AND <=85%)
Dark Brown: (>85%)
US Spanish-speaking limited English proficient (LEP) Raw Count Map (Description)
This map illustrates all 50 states:
Each state is color shaded to indicate the total number of limited English proficient (LEP) persons who speak Spanish in the state. We have defined LEP persons as individuals 5 years and older who speak a language other than English at home and who have indicated that they speak English less than very well (LVW).
Raw Counts:
The colors correspond to the total number of Spanish-speaking LEP individuals in the state as follows:
Light Yellow: (<=50K)
Pale Orange: (>50K AND <=100K)
Orange: (>100K AND <=500K)
Dark Orange: (>500K AND <=1M)
Brown: (>1M AND <=2M)
Dark Brown: (>2M)
The states are shaded to indicate the number of Spanish-speaking limited English proficient (LEP) persons in the state. We have defined LEP persons as individuals 5 years or older who speak a language other than English at home and who have indicated that they speak English less than very well (LVW). The tables explain the raw count number and percentage of Spanish-speaking LEP persons by language spoken for the Top 5 States.
State of California
Total Spanish-Speaking LEP (LVW): 4,430,740
Language | Spanish |
Raw Count Spanish LEP LVW | 4,430,740 |
% Spanish LEP LVW | 66 |
State of Texas
Total Spanish-Speaking LEP (LVW): 2,996,025
Language | Spanish |
Raw Count Spanish LEP LVW | 2,996,025 |
% Spanish LEP LVW | 86 |
Territory of Puerto Rico
Total Spanish-Speaking LEP (LVW): 2,668,893
Language | Spanish |
Raw Count Spanish LEP LVW | 2,668,893 |
% Spanish LEP LVW | 100 |
State of Florida
Total Spanish-Speaking LEP (LVW): 1,665,389
Language | Spanish |
Raw Count Spanish LEP LVW | 1,655,389 |
% Spanish LEP LVW | 77 |
State of New York
Total Spanish-Speaking LEP (LVW): 1,241,285
Language | Spanish |
Raw Count Spanish LEP LVW | 1,241,285 |
% Spanish LEP LVW | 50 |